Lara Marshall

I've owned three Siamese over the past 20 years, and every single one mellowed considerably after age 7 or 8. My oldest, Simon, still gets the occasional burst where he'll rocket across the living roo…

My own Chartreux, Leo, proved that yes, they can be perfectly affectionate without being glued to your side. He'd greet me at the door with a chirp, enjoy a solid 20-minute cuddle session on the sofa,…